New Delhi/Kolkata/Thiruvananthapuram: Political tensions escalated ahead of the 2026 elections after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP would stop welfare benefits like cash transfers and LPG cylinder support if voted to power. The remarks triggered a sharp reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has now approached the Election Commission.
Kolkata: Amid ongoing uncertainty over LPG supplies in India due to tensions in West Asia, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday criticised the Central government, alleging that it plans to raise fuel prices and is “selling the country.” Speaking to reporters, she contrasted current LPG prices with those during the tenure of PM.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched Trinamool Congress’ manifesto for the upcoming state elections and also trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that he talks about “Sabka Vikas” but has done “Sabka Vinash.” Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Banerjee announced the launch of the ‘Duare Chikitsa’ scheme, which.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the Election Commission of India has “crossed all boundaries of decency and constitutional propriety.” In her letter, Banerjee expressed concern over the Commission’s actions since the start of the “Special Intensive Revision,” claiming that it has.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lambasted the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the latter’s decision to transfer bureaucrats and police officers in the state and also sending many of them on deputation as general and police observers in other poll-bound states almost daily since the model code of conduct came.
Appearing for the federal anti-money laundering agency, Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju strongly refuted allegations that the ED had “weaponised” its powers
A significant highlight is that Mamata Banerjee herself will once again contest from the Bhabanipur seat, where she will face a challenge from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.
Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, on Friday announced the constitution of five new cultural and development boards for Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Scheduled Caste (SC) communities in the state. The CM Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress government has set up cultural and development boards for one SC, two.
Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced the formation of the West Bengal Traders’ Welfare Board (WBTWB) for the overall welfare of the traders’ community in West Bengal. Using her X handle, Banerjee made the announcement, which she said had been a long-standing demand of the traders’ community. “I am very happy to announce.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court order to set up Appellate Tribunals to hear voters’ appeals, saying a door closed by the Election Commission has now been opened. She described the order as a new ray of hope for people whose names were deleted or kept under adjudication.
